ICG rescues missing TN fishing boat Mercedes , 11 fishermen ANI | Updated: May 01, 2021 23:29 IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Defence Ministry on Saturday informed that the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued a missing Tamil Nadu fishing boat named Mercedes in a massive search operation launched since April 24, 2021, at a distance of about 1,100 kilometres (590 miles) from Goa. With 11 crew, the fishing boat had sailed for deep-sea fishing West of Kerala on April 6, 2021, for 30 days voyage from Thengapattanam Fishing harbour in Tamil Nadu, informed an official release.
On April 24, 2021, the Tamil Nadu Fisheries authorities intimated regarding the sighting of debris by other fishing boats operating in the area presuming Mercedes to be sunk.
ICG brings missing fishing boat to home port in Tamil Nadu s Thengapattanam, all 11 crew members saf
ICG brings missing fishing boat to home port in Tamil Nadu s Thengapattanam, all 11 crew members safe
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Saturday brought the fishing boat Mercedes and its 11 fishermen on board, who were missing since April 24, to their home port Thengapattanam in Tamil Nadu.
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UPDATED: May 2, 2021 01:00 IST
Vikram, an ICG ship, escorted the fishing boat to Thengapattanam fishing harbour (Picture Credits: Twitter/ @IndiaCoastGuard)
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